1935 - 2026
Mighty Sparrow Trinidadian, Tobagonian Musician
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Passed away on 27th September, 2026 aged 91.
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Trinidadian, Tobagonian Musician Mighty Sparrow was born Slinger Francisco on 9th July, 1935 in Grand Roy, Saint John Parish, Grenada, British West Indies and passed away on 27th Sep 2026 Queens, New York City, New York, USA aged 91. He is most remembered for being the "Calypso King of the World" and revolutionizing calypso music with his witty lyrics, energetic performances, and sharp social commentary. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
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| First Name |
Mighty
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| Last Name |
Sparrow
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| Full Name at Birth |
Slinger Francisco
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| Alternative Name |
Slinger Francisco, Mighty Sparrow, The Mighty Sparrow, Dr. Slinger Francisco, Calypso King of the World
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| Birthday |
9th July, 1935
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| Birthplace |
Grand Roy, Saint John Parish, Grenada, British West Indies
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| Died |
27th September, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
Trinidadian, Tobagonian
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, producer, Calypsonian, songwriter
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
being the "Calypso King of the World" and revolutionizing calypso music with his witty lyrics, energetic performances, and sharp social commentary
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Calypso, Soca
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| Music Genre |
International
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| Origin |
Grenada
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| Year(s) Active |
1949–present, 1949–2026
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| Music Style |
Reggae, Calypso, Caribbean Traditions, Jazz, Party Soca, Post-Bop, Soca
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Happy, Freewheeling, Earnest, Carefree, Sweet, Playful, Fun, Energetic, Exuberant, Bright
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Balisier, RCA, National, Recording Artists, Warner Bros., Charlie's, B's, ICE, Charlie's, B's
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| Associated Acts |
Byron Lee and the Dragonaires
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| Official Websites |
http://www.mightysparrow.com/, http://www.mightysparrow.com, http://mightysparrow.com
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Slinger Francisco ORTT CM OBE (born 9 July 1935), better known as Mighty Sparrow, is a Trinidadian calypso vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. Known as the "Calypso King of the World", he is one of the best-known and most successful calypsonians. He has won Trinidad's Carnival Road March competition eight times, Calypso King/Monarch eight times, and has twice won the Calypso King of Kings title.
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